cit3 zik1撤職撤职
Jyutpingcit3 zik1
Yalechit jīk
Definition
To dismiss or discharge someone from their post, typically used in military, law enforcement, or official contexts.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts, this term is primarily used for government officials, military personnel, or members of disciplined services. It carries a heavy sense of official disgrace or disciplinary action, making it far too serious for everyday workplace firing. Use 炒魷魚 or 解僱 for standard employment situations.
Examples
He was dismissed because he made a serious mistake.
The government decided to dismiss that official, effective immediately.
Related words
Common phrases
dismiss from office and prosecute
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for regular office jobs, but it sounds overly dramatic and bureaucratic in those settings. It implies a legal or official removal from a specific rank or office rather than just losing a job.
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Grammar guides
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